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Vitamin A
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Retinoids and alpha/beta carotene
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Vitamin A Function
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Essential normal growth and reproduction
Normal skeletal and tooth development Proper organ functioning |
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Vitamin A Indications
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Preventing/treating Vit A deficiency
Xerophthalmia (dry eye), nyctalopia (night blindness) Maintain normal epithelial cell mucus secretions Acute promyelocytic leukemia (induce remission) Skin disorders (acne vulgaris, cystic acne) |
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Vitamin A Dose
RDI and UL |
RDI - 900 mcg -males (3000 IU)
700 mcg - females (2333 IU) UL - 10,000 IU |
